#1
HomeShield Pest Control
“I was able to get an appointment very quickly. The extermination process was explained thoroughly and the technician that came out to my home was informative and patient.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Wildlife Removal Services in Lakewood, CA
We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$111typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.87★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 270,482 Google reviews of 419 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide; 4 of them in Lakewood, CA. Updated November 13, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of wildlife removal services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Rodent Professor ®Lakewood, CA | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.99 | $303 |
| 2 |  Dewey Pest & Termite ControlLakewood, CA | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.76 | $105 |
| 3 |  Active Pest ControlLakewood, CA | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%85+46.4Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty58−4.2Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACAAA | 4.78 | $214 |
| 4 |  Kilter Termite and Pest ControlLakewood, CA | B 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%79+43.1Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBAAA | 4.77 | $246 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | $66 | $99 | $131 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $66 | $96 | $141 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $81 | $139 | $246 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $81 | $159 | $323 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $73 | $103 | $141 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $86 | $156 | $246 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $71 | $113 | $176 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $81 | $128 | $214 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $71 | $91 | $116 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $86 | $246 | $371 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $83 | $160 | $282 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $282 | $426 | 98% |
Wildlife Removal Services in Lakewood, CA at a glance
How the 4 wildlife removal services we rated in Lakewood, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A375%
- Grade B125%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up125%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★375%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality42,42020%
- Professionalism52,71125%
- Responsiveness42,39020%
- Punctuality41,68820%
- Value32,01015%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price13,05428%
- Reasonable28,90562%
- Overpriced1,0092%
- Not sure3,3717%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated wildlife removal services in Lakewood, CA average 4.9★ on Google across 7,904 reviews. HomeShield Pest Control has the top rating (5.0★), and Orkin has the most reviews (3,372). Updated November 3, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (7,904 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Hawkins Animal Trapping and Removal
“A while ago, we discovered right before going on a long trip that a skunk(s) had torn off the crawlspace cover and had moved in. I called Matt at Hawkins at 6:15 am. By 10:30, his colleague Mike had come out, sized…” — Google review
#3
Admiral Pest Control
“Alexis has always done a great job, very tentative with my needs to control fleas,misquotes,etc. thank you Alexis! Another great job” — Google review
#4
All Pest Pros
“I’ve used All Pest Pro’s for a very long time. They are a very professional company. Jose very thorough doing my annual inspection. He’s very personable and efficient. Thank you.” — Google review
#5
Orkin
“I have worked with Orkin before regarding A pest issue I had in my kitchen. Things went great for about 6 to 9 months, but then the creatures were back. Today Steven came to my home and educated me on how these bugs…” — Google review
#6
Premium Termite & Pest Control
“Erica came through and took care of business, very respectful and knew what she was doing, Thank you for taking care of this bugs! Definitely recommend” — Google review
#7
Kilter Termite and Pest Control
“Chris and his assistant were the technicians assigned to do today’s termite inspection. They were both super friendly, knowledgeable, and very thorough both inside and outside. I would like to request that they…” — Google review
#8
Rodent Professor ®
“it was such a pleasure communicating with Joe. he is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything and answer all questions related to rodent proofing, sanitizing, and new insulation. there are many…” — Google review
#9
Dewey Pest & Termite Control
“Dewey Pest Control is awesome our technician Antonio is the nicest guy he is always available to answer any questions we have 👍👍👍” — Google review
#10
Active Pest Control
“Stephen Gonzalez provided excellent service! He was very informative and took the time to explain helpful tips and recommendations for keeping pests out of our home. He was professional, knowledgeable, and happy to…” — Google review
How we pick wildlife removal services in Lakewood
We scan Google Maps for wildlife listings in and around Lakewood, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated wildlife in Lakewood?
HomeShield Pest Control has the highest Google rating on our Lakewood list: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,310 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
Which wildlife in Lakewood has the most reviews?
Orkin has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 3,372, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these wildlife removal services chosen?
Only open Lakewood-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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